Arriva wireless headphone ring
Arriva has concocted a pseudo-wireless headphone ring complete with what looks like an iPod Shuffle attached to a pipe cleaner that is in turn hooked to a pair of ear buds. You wear this with the controls located right behind your head, which is a pretty awkward position to be in. Imagine fumbling with the next track while you’re busy doing your laps on the treadmill. The headphone ring that you see is actually a prototype, as the final version will be 30% smaller and can be worn just under the hair in order to conceal this from the eyesight of plain folks. The final product will begin shipping within 5 to 6 weeks, although there is no word on pricing.
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Add comment July 23rd, 2007
Looks like the Wii is not short on peripherals, and this shotgun-like add-on is the latest in the market. It comes with a holder for both your Wiimote and Nunchuck, and while it is shaped like a rifle, most people would probably describe it as a shotgun instead. Just like the plethora of other Wii accessories, this one is extremely light on your pocket at just $16.58 a pop. I have a feeling that Nike, Adidas, and other sporting apparel giants will come out with their own range of Wii exercise gear in the future after the WiiFit fever catches on.
Tomy of Japan has announced that its latest toy, the i-Sobot robot will retail for approximately $250 when it hits retail stores in Japan this October 25th, whereas an English-speaking variant will arrive Stateside shortly afterwards. The Japanese version will be white in color, while the US version is the polar opposite. The i-Sobot is the smallest humanoid robot in the world (currently at least), standing a mere 16.5cm tall and weighing 350 grams. It boasts 17 micro actuators and a gyro-sensor that helps it keep its balance when walking and dancing. The i-Sobot is capable of performing up to 200 physical movements, ranging from somersaults to complex acrobatics. Not only that, he is obedient and responds to verbal commands while spewing up to 180 words on its own. Would you prefer a Wii or a robot as both share the same price point?
So America is starting to take notice of who this David Beckham fellow of LA Galaxy fame is, despite being one of the most recognizable celebrities across the pond. For those who aspire to earn insane amounts of dough weekly by playing soccer, why not pick up this Virtual Soccer Ball? It comes complete with a digital display that is able to keep count of just how long you can keep the ball in the air as well as the number of times you can juggle the ball without making it fall. Challenge your personal best or a friend with this unique and healthy toy, while burning away far more calories that the Wii ever can. The Virtual Soccer Ball retails for $24.95 a pop. Take note that you can’t use this for official play as it is meant for recreative purposes only.
Loud in terms of fashion, that is. Seriously, this belt isn’t exactly the most attractive proposition in the fashion department at any point in time, but if you’re a hard core geek and want to broadcast your personal message to the world, you can’t go wrong with this along with your pants pulled up high. The LED Belt Buckle & Belt holds up to 6 messages, where the first message has a cap of 512 characters while the other five messages can hold 256 characters at maximum. Both speed and brightness are adjustable, depending on your target audience. It retails for £19.99 and makes a great accessory for rave parties methinks.
Since bullet trains are the main mode of transport in Tokyo as well as other parts of Japan, it makes perfect sense to have the train schedule close at hand in order to better plan out your day. The Yamanote Train Alarm Clock not only helps you wake up on time, it comes a backgroundthat features the current train schedule as indicated by the clock’s moving arms. Don’t worry about the background being outdated as it will get regular updates via radio time signal. Currently, the clock’s face features corresponding lines on Tokyo’s Yamanote train line. The love affair with trains do not end there, as the alarm sounds are actually real melodies played through the entire Yamanote train line. Neat - when will we see one of these Stateside that feature the subway schedule?
